Dream Art Haul Part One- Supplies I never thought I'd get!
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- čas přidán 23. 02. 2023
- It's my dream art haul! These are pricey art supplies I thought I wouldn't be able to own for a while, but thanks to a gift from my husband for Valentine's Day, my dream became a reality! Come into my snowy, Northwoods studio with me and let's open up my dream supplies! Plus, you get to meet my husband! This is part one, as the video was getting a little long. Part two will be up next Friday!
Happy creating!
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This is my video about using art to cope with chronic illness, which I mentioned in the video: • Using Art to Cope with...
Other CZcamsr's mentioned: / @monetcafe
Art Supplies in my haul:
Blick tabletop easel: shrsl.com/3xz0o
Rembrandt storm greys pastels: amzn.to/3Stwm5W
Fredricks canvas pad:
Amazon ($17.26): amzn.to/3KAygjn
Blick art materials ($8): shrsl.com/3xz0v
unison 30 piece soft pastel starter set:
Blick($88): shrsl.com/3xz12
Amazon (30 stick set sold out, this is the 16 stick set-$53.33): amzn.to/3YW8KJ
Sennelier 120 Half Stick Paris Collection:
Amazon ($154): amzn.to/3xNr4ZR
Blick ($111):shrsl.com/3xz19
Rembrandt Desert Palette:
Amazon ($14.74): amzn.to/3EzxOhJ
Blick($12.90): shrsl.com/3xz1e
Mungyo soft pastels: amzn.to/3YXCPZx
Sennelier Stormy Skies Pastels:
Blick ($13.79) shrsl.com/3xz1j
Amazon ($13.97): amzn.to/41pXJ5e
Book- Painting Brilliant Skies and Water in Pastel: amzn.to/41lcfLn
Travel pastel box: shrsl.com/3xz1g
Double sided tape: amzn.to/3IvuK7q
My every day supplies:
Invisible Glove Barrier Cream (protect your hands from your supplies!): amzn.to/3Tl9JRC
Oil Painting:
Michael Harding oil paints (my favorite oil paints- the best of the best):
Six tube set: amzn.to/40vYN6Z
Ten tube set: amzn.to/3lcjVz2
Gamblin oil paints (my runner up paint and a little cheaper):
Nine tube set: amzn.to/3wY67e8
Winsor and Newton Winton oil paint (Best inexpensive but good quality paint for beginners):
Ten tube set: amzn.to/3JKEXPq
Liquin (thinning medium and speeds drying):
amzn.to/3Rzgr5S
Liquin for fine details:
amzn.to/3YLjryz
Liquin Impasto medium (for thicker texture):
amzn.to/3wYCSaW
Gamsol (oderless paint thinner and cleaner):
amzn.to/3DHpgVC
Watercolor:
Daniel Smith Watercolors:
amzn.to/3JQm91v
Arches Hot Press Paper:
amzn.to/3JLKW6H
Pastel:
My favorite pastel surface is ClaireFontaine PastelMat:
Amazon: amzn.to/3iWcRWx
Blick Art Materials: shrsl.com/3w5on
Stabilo CarbOthello Pastel Pencils:
Amazon(set of 60): amzn.to/3wooZmq
Blick Art Materials (sets and individual pencils): shrsl.com/3w5ph
Panpastels:
Amazon (the set of 20 that I own): amzn.to/3R1cYN1
Blick Art Materials (individual pans): shrsl.com/3w5p0
Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel pencils:
Amazon(set of 60): amzn.to/3QWOF2M
Blick Art Materials (sets and individual pencils): shrsl.com/3w5pa
Stick pastels:
Prismacolor Nupastels (set of 36):
amzn.to/3JM9E74
Mungyo (good for beginners and cheap!):
amzn.to/3YvzZui
Pen and ink:
Favorite ink- Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India ink:
amzn.to/3x1CpF8
Favorite Dip Pen:
amzn.to/3jEiCso
Favorite fine liners- Sakura Pigma Microns:
amzn.to/3lh10mA
Favorite paper for ink Drawing- Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Smooth:
amzn.to/3DKIycm
My fine art printer- Canon Pixma Pro 200: amzn.to/3XFK2vG
My filming equipment:
Overhead filming set up for my phone: amzn.to/3Z3AAnb
My Camera- Canon Rebel EOS SL3: amzn.to/3XG58Kk
Alternate lens: amzn.to/3YFTv7M
My voice over microphone: amzn.to/3Ixgtbz
All music by Epidemic Sound
Speaking from decades of experience I can tell you that auditioning (swatching) your supplies is VERY important and efficient professionally and so much fun & therapeutic personally...so I say for all reasons - "GO FORI IT!!". You have a gem of a husband (good for a jeweler for sure). Someday maybe we'll get to meet the kids too.
I LOVE the swatching part! It's definitely therapeutic. And I agree about my husband! It will be 15 years this summer! He is my rock!
I was just about to say "What! Who says it isn't helpful!" Especially for mediums like watercolors that can granulate and look completely different from what it looks like in the pan or freshly squeezed out. My oil paints too! I NEED to know which colors are more transparent or more opaque and some colors can look black squeezed from the tube but when you put a thin layer down it is a beautiful bright purple (in the case of Dioxazine) for instance. It can completely ruin a piece if I grab a color that isn't transarent, isn't opaques, doesn't granulate, or does, if you need the exact opposite. Swatch away! Even if it was useless, who cares! IT'S FUN!!!
@@amypanddirtytoo1926 I totally agree with you! I bet the teacher who told me that would be shocked to see all of these comments!🤣
Swatching is great fun and doing a separate video is just fine enjoy
I suffer through Crohn's also. I found that doing art and coloring books helps me to not focus on the pain so much and how to calm down .
You have a wonderful husband…not only for the art supplies but for grilling out in the snow. 😂
I know I do! It'll be 15 years this summer and he is my rock!
Oh my god, I think I've found someone that would understand me. I dropped out of uni because I couldn't stay there because of my health. It was the hardest decision I've ever made, so I totally understand x
Yep. I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes I have regrets about not finishing my degree, but it would have been impossible to keep going at the time. Sometimes, life has other plans.
If it slides, get a rubber mat for under carpets to prevent carpets from sliding. It'll keep it in its place even when you get rough with your easel. These mats are available in big and small sizes, and you can cut them to size if you can't find one in your preferred size. I wish you a fast recovery. Thanks for sharing your art haul.
For me you are like a hero❤ you are showing everyone that they can come back to their hobby no matter what! ❤
As far as how you make your videos, is really more about what YOU can do comfortably. You're going through a lot, so people need to be more understanding. Maybe, for convenience, just link the swatching video in the description?
I am a swatching geek myself and also find it incredibly relaxing.
❤👏👏👏👏 to the Hubs very sweet and generous gift!
Swatching videos are best separate than the haul videos. 1. More videos 2. More views. 3. More comments. I enjoy 20-30 minute videos max. New subbie here and I cannot wait to watch your success grow. Cheers 🥂
Thank you so much for the helpful info! And thank you so very much for subscribing! New art studio here I come!❤❤❤
We heard somebody was over here unpacking some art supplies! Looks like you're going to be busy!
Thanks for the comment! I love blick art materials! I do almost all my art shopping with you guys!❤
@@winterwoodsstudio "Almost?" Guess we need to try a little bit harder! ( LOL) Thanks for including us here- proud to see our brand on your channel!
Oh my goodness.... you must be my spirit sister. I have RA and Fibro and art supplies give me so much happiness! Bad thing/good thing is that I tend to buy a lot of paint supplies in the middle of the night when I can't sleep and I'm hurting. My husband is my big supporter, too, and he will get me anything that I want or need. He watches me suffer. It's really hard to be creative when you are hurting or suffering from your disease. GLad you found your way back to art. It's hard. Good luck and enjoy your endorphins that you get from your art and art supplies!
I know exactly how you feel. I am so sorry to hear about your health troubles and I'm so sorry you have to suffer. I really hope there are brighter days ahead of you. I'm glad we've found some comfort in out art and supplies! I'll be thinking of you!
Awe, your husband is a sweetie pie, so happy for you that he's supportive. And I prefer the videos just as they are, with the unboxing, swatching and demos in separate videos. It's easier to find time to watch them when they're a bit shorter as you've been doing. But regardless, I'm still going to watch them lol! I've never tried soft pastels but always wanted to. And I too, struggle with being a realistic painter, and I think pastels might loosen me up a bit lol. I'm a watercolour portrait artist, although what I really love is a more loose, impressionistic style. I struggle with that!
Oh you should try the pastels! It's helping me SO much! And I sort of feel like once I've broken things down into "blobs" of color, it's easier to see things that way for other mediums as well, if that makes sense? And I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos the way they are! Thank you so much for the feedback! 💓
LOL your husband looked kind of like he wanted to climb into the grill😂 He's a keeper! You have some awesome stuff to play with!!! Have fun!!!!
Thanks so much! And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! And he is definitely a keeper!
This was such a fun art haul reveal. I couldn't help but smile. As far as video length goes, I find I prefer that the video's (reveal, swatching, etc) aren't all lumped together. It makes it easier to watch on my lunch break. Also, when it comes to new art supplies (which I have a weakness for) I find it very helpful and satisfying to swatch. Anyway, that is my two cents. Keep up the great work. You are talented and a joy to watch.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment and for all you help insights! I really appreciate it! Also thank you for your kind words! I find it helpful and satisfying to swatch as well. I'm starting to think the woman (who is a respected teacher!) who told me not to swatch was not at all aware how deep the love of swatching goes for some of us! 😂
You will LOVE those Unisons and the Sennelier collection. Hurry and show us your new works.
I've been having lots of fun playing with them! There is a unison video up already! I'm hoping to do the sennelier video next week! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and watch my video!❤
I understand from years of dealing with chronic pain that often the only thing you can do is laugh. If we don't then we will break down in tears, so as long as your sense of humor is intact that is good.
Thank you for understanding. I think sometimes, only people who have gone through something similar really understand. I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles. I really do understand. I hope that you can find comfort, and that brighter days are ahead of you.
I have psoriatic arthritis!! And i have flare ups too. Nice to talk to someone who knows what im goin thru! I had to give up riding horses which hurt me very much. But i still work for a living. Which helps keep me sane. Keep up the good work!! And hope u get better!!
I am so sorry to hear about your health problems and so sorry you have to suffer. I do understand what you are going through, and my heart goes out to you! I hope that there are brighter days ahead for you! Thank you so much for watching!
A man of few words with a huge heart!
Yes, he is! I really lucked out!
i stumbled across your video and watched it again. one thing i love is your enouragement to use cheaper supplies to experiment.... also i thought i was the only one that went to art school and then went dorment.....good to know we can all jumpstart our creative side again... keep up the good vibes!!
(hugs) I just found you today
Welcome!! And thank you so much for the kind comments! And yes, my Husband is a good man! Thank you for watching!
All in one I love long vids
Sorry to hear about your health difficulties. My prayers are with you
Thank you! Your prayers mean so much! 💓
Hello! I'm Korean and I believe Mungyo also sells artist quality pastels- not sure if it's only available in Korea or not. Loved watching this video, thank you for sharing your haul with us!
I'm still dreaming! One day I hope.
Canvas boards would be a cheaper way to practice your oil paintings. You can buy them in multiple pks very inexpensively. I suffer with auto immune illness too with arthritis and deteriorated spine discs which hinders all my art time so I understand your struggles. Wishing you all God's Blessings and continued healing and good health.
The way you do it now is just fine. 🙂
Thank you so much for the input! I really appreciate it!
Short and sweet videos are perfect.
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!
Congratulation on your new art supplies do have fun. Life is strugle for many in a different ways and we need to have some fun to get through it.
So true! I agree with you completely. Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment! I appreciate it!
I think your video lengths are good. I’ve seen other artists do videos dedicated to swatching specifically. Very hard to dedicate more than 30 mins to one video. Love your channel and thanks for sharing.
Good to know! I appreciate it! AND I am so glad you are enjoying the vides! That means so much to me!
I am sorry yyou are suffering. You have a gem of a husband.
YEs, he truly is!
Hugs for your sweet husband!❤️❤️
Thank you, I will! I'm very lucky!😊
@@winterwoodsstudio he is lucky too. That was a lovely "we are a team" moment. Love to see it. 🥰
very cute video..loved your supplies and your impromptu thank-you to hubby... you reminded me to try some new supplies.. .. great job
Thank you so much 😊I am so glad you enjoyed the video!
sending you healing and great success with your new medicine regime. Love your new art supplies! Makes me happy just to watch!😍
Thank you so much for the kind thoughts! It means so much! And I'm so glad you liked the video! They make me happy when I look at them too!
I liked the rembrandt half pastels they were nice. I also love the pan pastels
If you liked the Rembrandt half pastels, just between you and me,you will love the video going up Friday, March 17th!😉
Its so cute how you freaking out of you new art supplies 😻🥰! That makes me happy! Have fun with your new baby’s !
😂yeah I can't help it! I get really excited with new art supplies! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment!❤
Great haul items and so sweet of hubs!. Hope you feel better soon! Tfs😀
PS- I've never been interested in swatching in unboxing vids as I find it boring and no patience for it so I just move ahead....glad for that option. But you do however you want with your vid😀
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for taking the time to leave an encouraging comment!❤❤
Honister green is quite nice.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
Today is my first time seeing your videos. Looking forward to seeing what you do. I don't know anything about pastels, so anxious to learn.🌹
Welcome!! I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos! There is a new one going up this afternoon with a demonstration of the Unison Pastels! Hope you like it and thank you for taking the time to watch my videos and leave a comment!
Love your site. Just found you doing a Temu haul. Just watching your hauls has taught me a bit already. 😊
i work at JAMES AVERY JEWERLY..from kerrville texas and i always loved art i wish i could have learn but im doing some now loll im not a artest but i have done art pouring,, abstract and i love pastel im not good at it but im still trying and i have a friend that has crohn disease bless your heart its a tuff desease i will be praying for you,, it so much fun to get supplies i break my sticks they are easier to me to use
Thank you so much for your encouraging words and your prayers. They mean so very much to me! I have a beginner landscape soft pastel tutorial going up Sunday morning. Maybe that might be something you might be interested in? Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment!
He's A keeper.
I agree!😊
So exciting! I’m so happy for you. Enjoy!! ❤
Thank you so much!!💓
You deserve it all. 🤗❤️
Aww! Thank you so much!
New subscriber here! I'm feeling you. I have severe RA and know all about pain, Biologics (and failing them), and laughing, because sometimes you need to or you'll cry! Stay well and take care from Aus. x Nell.
I'm so sorry you have had to struggle with your health and so sorry that you've had to suffer. I truly hope there are brighter days ahead of you! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video! And thank you for subscribing!❤❤❤
@@winterwoodsstudio I'm loving your channel!
I was grinning the whole video just seeing how excited you were 💜💜💜
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment! I appreciate it!❤
I also have a chronic illness. It's made art very difficult but I do what I can when I can and it brings joy when I'm able. To cheer myself up last year I also got a set of the Sennelier Paris Collection. They're beautiful. Very soft, but silky and so highly pigmented. They have lovely coverage. I do mostly landscape and I just adore them. You're going to have so much fun!
I think your swatching videos are fine separate. It makes the video more manageable. And you should do what is best for you. If uploading is difficult keep breaking it up. You won't be able to please everyone so please yourself first.
I am so sorry to hear about your health troubles, but glad that art brings you some comfort at times. I understand so much about how you feel, and I will be hoping that there are brighter days ahead of you! And thank you for the excellent advice regarding the videos. I am beginning to realize exactly that! I can't please everybody all the time!
I just ordered some gouache from blick! I like that and watercolor, and I haven’t found my art style yet…I realize while watching this one, that I love the way pastels look, but I dislike the way they feel on my hands, similar to how I felt about ceramics when I was younger…I hope your meds kick in soon!
Your new art supplies sound awesome! As far as pastels, have you tried Invisible Glove yet? It's like a lotion you put on but it dries to a barrier, and it protects your hands from your art supplies. It helps a little. I added a link to the description of this video in the every day supplies section if you want to try it. I always use it when oil painting, in case there are heavy metals in the paints. Thanks for taking the time to watch!
Such a good feeling when your dream supplies arrive. I hope they help with relaxing and centering and grounding you. Flair ups are the worst. Dream art supplies are the best!
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words! And thank you for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment!
I have the Paris collection and my reaction was very similar. Love Monet cafe too!
Aren't they just beautiful?❤ thank you for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment! I appreciate it!
You are blessed to have such loving husband ❤
Yes I am! 15 years this summer! He is my rock!
Ahhhh…what a great guy!!!!
I think so too!
I just subscribed! 😉 I personally love the Rembrandt pastels. I use them quite a lot for portraits. You might also want to try the pastels from Jackson’s. They are handmade and quite good. I love the Sennelier ones as well, but I personally prefer soft pastels that are a bit harder. I use soft pastels in combination with pastel pencils for the smaller details. I hope you’ll get your studio soon! As a mum with two sons myself I definitely understand the need for your own space. 😉
Thanks for subbing! I have been hearing good things about the Jackson's pastels and definitely plan to try them at some point! And so glad you can see things from the "mom" perspective too! I bet you know first hand! ;)
I love watchin swatch videos!! If u wanna do that. Its ur channel. You can do what u want to.
Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it!
I hope the supplies helped you through the rough patch. What a sweet hubby!
He sure is! And yes, they did! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment!
I like the unboxing seperate from swatching and using unless its just one item then it’s ok to have together
Thank you so much for the helpful info! I really appreciate it!
Awwww❤ so happy for you. So excited over your new supplies! ❤ your studio is so beautiful and so nice and bright. You’re so lucky.
Thank you so much!! I am so glad you enjoyed the video! And yes, I'm very lucky to have this little spot, even though it is small! I am very grateful for it! Thank you for watching my video!
I have been swamped in university assignments and this was such a pure and lovely video to watch. So glad to hear you are hopping back into art!
Thank you so much!! What kind and encouraging comments! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! And I hope your assignments all go well!❤
It’s so nice to see the bright smile on your face! Makes me smile, too
This is such a fun video! It feels like Christmas Morning! I love your style and your husband is so sweet! Reminds me of mine…man of few words and a flannel shirt to boot. 😂
Happy holidays! 😂😂 He is a wonderful man and I am so grateful to have him in my life! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
Great haul. Loved watching it. I think a separate video for the swatching is the way to go, bc if you included it in this one, it would make this one very long. Hope you’re feeling better soon. New subscriber. 👍👍
Thanks for the tip! I appreciate the input very much! And thank you so very much for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment! And for subscribing! I'm so close to being able to monetize! New art studio, here I come!
Thank you! I thoroughly enjoy your videos for the content and your enthusiasm. I hope you continue to swatch this is your art process and journey.
Thank you so much! I definitely plan to keep swatching! And I'm so glad you enjoy the videos!
Hi from Ireland 🖐. New subscriber. Looking forward to checking your channel out. Love this un boxing video and your take on pastels.
Thanks for the sub! I appreciate it so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! I hope to have a new unboxing video up a week from this coming Friday! So March 17th, I think!
I’ve got the same mini Sennelier set from Amazon and it was not broken!
It was just the luck of the draw that day I guess! Oh well!
Fabulous haul video. Obviously you had a great Valentine’s. You’re husband is the best. Keep your hauls your way. I love your excitement. Enjoy all those new supplies.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment and for watching my video! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I did have a fabulous Valentine's Day and my husband is a wonderful man. We will have been married for 15 years this summer!
Congratulations on those pastels! I’m envious ❤️ 🦋🦋🦋
Thank you! I am so lucky to have them!
You are doing an awesome job! Just right. I agree about longer videos… hard to fit them in to life. Lol. Someday I hope to watch the 2 videos you have on your channel that are longer. I’m sure they are great 👍. Sending prayers for your health! A great Hubby! Mine is like that, too! Blesses me so much!
Thank you so much for the encouraging words! I really appreciate it! And yeah, the long videos are SUPER hard to make in a week. So I've been doing shorter ones, but more often! People seem to like it okay. And thank you so much for the prayers! That means so much! 💓
I too love grilling in the rain and snow :) Thanks to your husband. Feel better. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us
Thanks so much! And glad we aren't the only ones grilling in bad weather! 😂😂😂
You are truly blessed to have a wonderful husband ❤ that cares and loves you enough to cheer you up with such loving appreciation!! I lost my honey it will be a year next month after 25 years, my heart aches and I still cry often.. so thank you for your real videos, I really liked your Journaling video too. I love pastels also yay beautiful Paris collection!!😊👍👋have a great weekend, bye
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. 💓💓💓 I am sending you so many hugs. I can't even imagine the suffering you must be going through. I am glad you are finding some comfort in my videos. I hope you have brighter days ahead.
What a sweet husband you have! Love to see such love and kindness. 👍
The best! It will be 15 years this summer! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment!
GIRRRRRRRLLLL, get that studio! New subscriber here!
Thank you so much for subbing! New art studio here I come! 💓💓💓
I enjoy the length of this video for unboxing. What a wonderful gift! Thank you for the unboxing.
You are so welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Swatching is such therapy! I adore it! Monet cafe is awesome. Her work is amazing! Thank you for sharing. I want to see your art! And yes to unbox and swatch is too much for me!
That's so sweet! Thank you! I have a lot of my art up on my Instagram, because I've been there longer if you want to check it out! 🧡
I am grateful I found your channel today. Thank you for all of the info. I too am getting back to art and having to modify my studio because I can't stand long. Blessings sent!
You are so welcome! And I'm sorry to hear about your difficulties. I know how hard it can be. 💓💓💓I hope you have brighter days ahead of you! Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment!
I hope you get that art studio I’ll keep watching !💕
Thank you! That's so kind of you! I hope I get it too!
Yeay for supporting husbands 🥰 I bet you're in for hours of fun with those beautiful pastels. Some CZcamsrs do a haul video and then after it swatching of that haul video. That's fun and easier to watch. 😊 The sun dancing on the desk behind you was so pretty.
I've already been filming some searching! Maybe I could but them all together into one video! And yes, the sunlight is beautiful in that room. Its south facing so it the warmest in the house, which is great in the colder months!❤
What a fun haul!! I hope these things help you therapeutically!
They are! They have helped me through a rough patch this week immensely. I think it would have been some very dark days this week without my art supplies. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment!
Just found you and I am subscribing! I am trying to get back into pastels and impressionism is one of my most favorites also. 😍
Awesome! Thank you! If you liked this video, wait until next Friday! ;) Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment!
Hi Amy! I just found your channel and I am loving your content so far. Your story is so inspiring!! I also love the impressionists (Van Gogh and Degas give me the chills) and have a tendency to draw/paint more realistically. It is one of my goals this year to learn to “loosen up” and be able to utilize color and form and movement the way those masters did. I look forward to watching your other videos. Thank you for putting yourself out there.
What a kind, wonderful, encouraging comment! You really brightened up my morning! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a supportive comment! I really appreciate it! We can work on learning to "Loosen" up our artwork together!
I literally said Aww… over and over watching this. So sweet!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and to comment! I really appreciate it! I am so glad you enjoyed the video!❤
As artist we are obsessed with our supplies! I care little for clothes etc I just want my art supplies! Such Joy!
Yeah, I am exactly the same way. As long as my clothes don't have holes, or my car isn't rusty and it gets me where I need to go, I don't care! But put me in an art supply store and it's a whole different thing!
I too love the impressionist painters art - wonderful to look at - not so easy to do! You will get your Chrones under control - takes patience & time - and figuring out what works for you. Gut problems are no fun. Keep doing art - it makes everything better!
Thank you so much for the kind wishes! I needed them today! And let me know if you find any tips that make impressionist style art easier to do!
I use the canvas pads for my oil paint classes, loved them so bought a few extra pads just to have. The blue label ultra smooth are amazing. I on a whim in 2019 i wanted to see if i could draw, loved the result and continued with pencils, color pencils and now fell in love with oils!!
Sounds great! I haven't tried mine yet, but I can hardly wait! It's going to be a summer of oil painting! Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment!
I have Gastroparesis and intestinal motility because of my Parkinson's disease so I totally understand. Your hubby & mine are so similar. :) I'm in north Montana and I'm over the snow & negative degrees. I can't wait for spring. I hope you have fun with your new supplies :)
I am so sorry to hear about your troubles with your health. I hope you manage to find some relief in your art or whatever it is that makes you happy. 💓💓💓 And I hear you about the weather. I am SO over the snow this year. We had two snow days this week and now both my kids are sick with colds. I can't wait for summer!
I enjoyed this video. Your husband is sweet. I hope you feel better ❤. This canvas pad from Jerry’s is really nice. I’m a beginner artist but when I tried the Fredrick’s I had troubles, but this one was easy for me Paramount Universal Primed Premium Cotton Canvas Pads. It’s reasonably priced too 😊
Thank you so much for the tip! I will definitely check it out! Do you mind if I ask what the problem was with the Fredricks? Was it too rough? Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
Where do I get a man who buys me art supplies for valentines?!? You got a keeper there! I love your videos and I've been binge-watching yours so much recently, keep going !
Thanks so much!! I ams so glad you are enjoying the channel! It makes all the little irritations and trouble worth it when someone let's me know they are enjoying it! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a comment!
👋👋👋 Hey Art friend! That’s such a great Valentine’s set of goodies. So glad your hub’s is so supportive. It really does help to distract from the pain. I hope your flare subsides soon, 💜 I have similar easel for the same reasons. I find a little rectangle of that rubbery shelf liner underneath, plus a 5lb hand weight resting across the back crossbar keeps it in place. I love it. That pastel book is excellent. I saw an Artist Network video interview with Liz & she teaches art foundations so that beginner paste lists can get out of beginner mode. Her video’s are awesome too. All your pastels are lovely…I have the Paris set also…too pretty for words. I’ll be interested to hear how you like those Rembrandts vs nupastels. I’ve been tempted by their 90 half stick set at Jackson’s & may get them at their next sale. Looking forward to all your swatching & new art explorations. Have loads of fun! 🤗
That is such an excellent tip for the easel! Thank you so much! I'm definitely going to try that! I' not using my five pound weights anyway! 😂And I am very much enjoying the Rembrandts already for their hardness in my underpainting, and I've been eyeing the 90 half stick set as well! The only thing I miss are the square shape, for their hard edges for details. If they had that, they'd be perfect!
Hi, I've enjoyed your art haul videos! You juxt appeared in my "Recommended" list Sad to hear that Nupastels are being discontinued! 😥 I used to work with pastels a lot. (But I'm currently obsessed with watercolor.) Have you tried Conte Crayons? They are a lot like Nupastels in hardness and color laydown, and there are big color sets you can buy. I'm sorry to hear about your Crohn's disease! I hope you get the right medication soon! I'm currently dealing with recovery from a broken wrist (dominant hand) and associated surgery. Art has really helped me mentally, and it gives me more motivation for working on my therapy exercises so I can regain full use of that arm again. I hope your art is giving you lots of comfort!
I'm so happy to hear that I showed up in your recommended list and that you've enjoyed my videos! And no, I've never tried conte crayons! I might have to give them a go! They should like good solution to the NuPastel issue. I am right there with you with your feelings about art! It is my happy place and it really has given me something to look forward to even in the darkest days. I am so sorry to hear about your wrist I am sending you good thoughts that it heals as quickly and as well as possible! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
LOL! My dad used to grill in the snow. Maybe it's a Hurley thing.😂 Great haul! Enjoy all your goodies Amy. Hope you feel better soon❤️
If we waited until there wasn't snow that would be what, three months? 😂😂
@Winter Woods Studio I know it all too well. That lovely lake effect snow.🥶 I don't miss that at all.
Yay for the Mungyo pastel tutorials! I just bought a set a little while ago and have no idea how to use them.
I have a very basic thing with the mungyos going up tomorrow, but I'm hoping to do a full length tutorial net week or the week after! They are so much fun to use! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
Another wonderful source for pastel materials is Dakota Pastels in Washington state...enjoy your new adventure!
I've heard goo things about them too! I will definitely check them out! Thanks!❤
I was so impressed with you in this video that I watched it all the way through. I love Blick but I hate pastels!! I have people with Crohn's Disease in my family. I am impressed with the energy level you had throughout this video. You must be exhausted. Best Wishes.
I love all the art supplies! Well, except for acrylics! We don't get along so well but I keep trying! And thank you for the compliments! Some days are better than others as I'm sure you know.❤❤❤
i really love your enthusiasm, it's contagious. keep working hard, and posting these great vids, and soon enough you'll manifest your dreams of your own independent art space. about 7 years ago, i was finally able to quit my job, and convert our backyard garage into an art studio.. it was the best thing i ever did, and it changed my life. wishing you much success. p.s. my husband is an introvert and would have been traumatized if i'd filmed him and put him up on you tube. lol. your husband did great!
Thank you so much!! I needed the vote of confidence! And to hear that you achieved your dream gives me hope that maybe someday, I can too, so thank you for sharing! And my husband is an extreme introvert too. It's doubtful you'll ever hear him speak in any videos on here! Thank you for watching!
I got art supplies for Valentine’s also I was so down for being so sick. I’m attach to IV’s all day but my art supplies always make me so happy.
I'm sorry for your suffering. Ivs are so hard. I know we talked about that a little the last time we chatted. I'm wishing you brighter days ahead and I'm so glad your art supplies cheer you up! Sending you lots of hugs. 💓💓💓
I gave you a sub to go towards that dream art studio!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate it so much!
What a great video! Nothing more fun than getting boxes from Blick and I'm so excited for you to play with all your new products; those pastels are incredible. I was gifted a very small set of the unison pastels and they are so beautiful and that huge Sennelier set...oh brother, wow!! I'm super excited for your beginning pastel videos and will definitely look into purchasing the mungyo set and working along with you so I'm hopeful you'll do some in a tutorial format, explaining how you're working. I'm really enjoying your videos, keep posting and I'm sure you'll get more and more subscribers. Just a side note on working in a more relaxed style, check out Sandi Hester videos, super fun and her style is very inspiring. Hoping you feel better soon, grateful that you have such a thoughtful hubby :)
Thank you so much for your encouraging comments! And I do have a beginner video coming Sunday (hopefully! sometimes my rural internet connection is really slow! It's uploading now, but once it took 24hours!) with the Munygo Pastels. And I love Sandi Hester! Isn't she great? Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
New subscriber here… get that studio!
Yay! Thank you! New studio here I come! :)
That Valentine's Day mega-gift was such a nice thing for hubby to do to help you get through this bad spell that you're currently having. And judging by that glowing expression as you opened each box, it's having the desired effect. As regards the question you asked, I have no strong preference about seeing swatching at the same time as the supplies are unboxed - but I do think that a lot of people would struggle to fit long videos into their busy lives. I tend to be relatively unfazed by videos up to 30 minutes in length, but if they are getting up to the hour mark, I often have to pass on them, hoping to watch them on one of those days where there's nothing else to do ... but those empty days tend to occur only on 30 February, I've heard ;-) Look forward to seeing what you create with those gorgeous soft pastels over the forthcoming weeks and months. Thanks for sharing the joy of your unboxing with us all. Take care.
Thank you so much for the kind comments as well as the input on the length of the videos! I really appreciate it! I'm glad to hear that the 30 minute mark is kind of your cut off. That is EXTREMLY helpful! Thanks again!
!!! That pastel travel palette is awesome! (I don't even use pastels that often, but I love collecting them. All the colors! :D)
Also, I don't know who said that swatching isn't that valuable, but they are clearly just curmudgeons who want to steal joy. My color charts are completely necessary for me to keep track of what I have AND find it efficiently when I'm in the flow. Plus, it's fun. So the anti-fun police can just keep their opinions to themselves. :D
😂😂😂 I love it! the anti-fun police! And I totally agree with you! I find the swatches so helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Oh wow, I live through your unboxing supplies vicariously 😂 I do remember when I used to send away for pastels just how exciting it was to look at them all neatly lined up in gradients of colours, such fun. I haven't painted with pastel for a few years now but who knows one day maybe. I prefer smaller videos, tbh if a video has a longer time line than 30mins, it puts me off. Keep doing what suits you best. 😃x
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my videos and leave a comment! I really appreciate it! And I'm having SO much fun with the soft pastels! You should definitely try them again! Thank you for the info regarding the length of the videos. It really helps me!
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I feel you . I have AS. It positively has attacked my pelvis and SI joints for decades . Sitting. Am be even worse . It makes it hard to do the things I love. You’re killing me here. I really want those sennelier pastels.
I'm sorry to hear of your difficulties. I hope you can find something that gives you comfort. 💓💓💓 I agree that sometimes sitting is even worse. Sometimes, all you can do is lay down. Thank you for taking the time to comment and to watch my video!
Congrats on this awesome haul/gift! Enjoy every little bit of it. I wanted to come in and offer just a tiny heads up re: the Sennelier soft pastels: you can definitely use them when they are broken. In fact, professional pastelists out there use only bits and pieces of pastel sticks. That way they can use the side of the stick to cover a bigger area, or for expressive strokes, whereas the corners or sharp points are use for detail work. Take care and feel better soon ❤
Thank you for watching my video and taking the time to comment! I'd know I can use the pieces, but I'd rather break them myself!😂
Yes, I know what you mean. You know, it came to my attention lately that almost every Amazon order that contains fragile supplies like pastel sticks, pencils, oil bars, wax crayons and such, will arrive invariably with broken contents. One must wonder WTH is happening in their packaging department??!
@@pastelsgirl Right?
Grilling outside in the snow ❄️ is sure beats having to put your washer and dryer in the shed during a blizzard! My husband ( now ex ) hired someone to help him redo the kitchen floor in the winter. He decided to take out the old cabinets and found water 💧 damage in the bathroom, laundry room, and kitchen ( he also decided to redo the laundry room and bathroom). When I came home 🏡 from work, there was no floor in either one of these rooms. Because of the water 💧 damage, they had to replace the joists in all three of the rooms. So, it's not a good idea to do any remodeling in the winter. I hope 🙏 that your new medicine 💊 is working well for you. I said a prayer 🙏 for you.
Oh no! That sounds like a terrible surprise occurrence! I hope your home is back to normal and you are snug and cozy again! Thank you for watching!